Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

News by Elad Benari

IDF hits Hamas compound following rocket fire

IAF aircraft launch an airstrike on a military compound in central Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attack on Gaza Belt.

IDF hits Hamas compound following rocket fire

Chinese President calls for Palestinian state

China's President says his country supports the creation of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

Chinese President calls for Palestinian state

PA trying to have 'settlements' declared illegal

PA continues diplomatic offensive against Israel, trying to advance a resolution condemning communities in Judea and Samaria.

PA trying to have 'settlements' declared illegal

Herzog admits: 'Two-state solution' not realistic

Opposition leader admits the “two-state solution” is not feasible at this time, calls for "separation" from Palestinians.

Herzog admits: 'Two-state solution' not realistic

Ya'alon: I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Defense Minister says Iran remains Israel's main enemy, notes that the Islamic State doesn't have the same capabilities Iran does.

Ya'alon: I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Soldier lightly wounded during arrest operation

Terrorists open fire at soldiers during an operation in Tulkarm. One soldier lightly wounded, shooters flee the scene.

Soldier lightly wounded during arrest operation

State Department condemns 'horrific' terrorism

State Department spokesman condemns murder of Dafna Meir and wounding of Michal Froman, urges steps to restore calm.

State Department condemns 'horrific' terrorism

Rouhani: Only 'Zionists' are against nuclear deal

Iran’s President hails the lifting of the sanctions on his country, lashes out at opponents of the deal - including Israel.

Rouhani: Only 'Zionists' are against nuclear deal

Netanyahu: We will warn of any Iranian violations

As sanctions on Iran are lifted, PM Netanyahu warns the Islamic Republic is still seeking nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu: We will warn of any Iranian violations

Liberman: Israelis should stop shopping at IKEA

Yisrael Beytenu chairman calls on Israelis to reconsider shopping at Swedish furniture store amid row with Swedish FM.

Liberman: Israelis should stop shopping at IKEA

'All Swedish FM has to do now is join terrorists'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman denounces Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom’s latest remarks against Israel.

'All Swedish FM has to do now is join terrorists'

Greece: We condemn all forms of discrimination

Greece clarifies it condemns all forms of discrimination, after PA leaders say removal of two Arabs from flight is reminiscent of apartheid.

Greece: We condemn all forms of discrimination

Lawmakers to Obama: Impose sanctions on Iran

A group of lawmakers demand action against Iran in response to its ballistic missile tests.

Lawmakers to Obama: Impose sanctions on Iran

It's here: Netflix arrives in Israel

In a much anticipated and long awaited move, popular video streaming service is made available in Israel.

It's here: Netflix arrives in Israel

UN chief condemns Hezbollah, but also Israel

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemns Hezbollah attack on IDF troops near the border, but also calls out Israel for retaliating.

UN chief condemns Hezbollah, but also Israel

Ben-Eliezer to ask to postpone trial due to health

Lawyers for former MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer planning to ask that the start of his trial be postponed due to his dialysis treatments.

Ben-Eliezer to ask to postpone trial due to health

Trump brushes aside appearance in group's video

Republican presidential frontrunner unfazed by his comments appearing in Al-Shabaab video, says "they use other people too".

Trump brushes aside appearance in group's video

One day later: Obama backs off new Iran sanctions

White House delays plan to impose new financial sanctions on Iran for its ballistic missile program, a day after announcing them.

One day later: Obama backs off new Iran sanctions

Abbas: Israel wants to continue the 'occupation'

PA chairman blasts Israel in speech marking Fatah's anniversary, blames Jewish state for the failure to achieve peace.

Abbas: Israel wants to continue the 'occupation'

House Intelligence chair to probe Netanyahu spying

Rep. Devin Nunes says his committee will look into report that the NSA spied on Netanyahu after it was supposed to limit such activities.

House Intelligence chair to probe Netanyahu spying

Barak won't be investigated for comments on Iran

Attorney General rules out criminal investigation against former Defense Minister over his comments on a possible Israeli attack on Iran.

Barak won't be investigated for comments on Iran

Report: Obama spied on Netanyahu after NSA reforms

Wall Street Journal reveals the United States intercepted Netanyahu's calls in order to monitor his campaign against the Iran deal.

Report: Obama spied on Netanyahu after NSA reforms

Netanyahu wins bid to move up Likud primaries

Likud Central Committee approves PM's proposal to hold leadership vote in February. As well: Haim Katz chosen Central Committee chair.

Netanyahu wins bid to move up Likud primaries

Erekat denies suggesting secret talks with Israel

PLO Secretary-General denies Israeli report that he proposed to start secret negotiations with Israel last summer.

Erekat denies suggesting secret talks with Israel

Yiddish speakers say 'Gevalt' over Trump's comment

Trump's comments about Hillary Clinton being "schlonged" by Obama not welcomed by participants at New York Yiddish festival.

Yiddish speakers say 'Gevalt' over Trump's comment

General strike averted after agreement reached

Finance Ministry and Histadrut reach an agreement on disputed issues, preventing a general strike that was to start at 6:00 a.m.

General strike averted after agreement reached

Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel

Iranian official says that Turkey restoring ties with Israel goes against the rights of the Palestinian people.

Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel

Turkish official: Israel is Turkey's friend

Deputy chairman of Turkey's ruling party says normalization has not yet been agreed upon, but stresses that Israeli people are 'friends'.

Turkish official: Israel is Turkey's friend

Samir Kuntar killed in Syria airstrike

Arab media reports claim Israeli attack in Damascus killed child murderer Samir Kuntar.

Samir Kuntar killed in Syria airstrike

Seinfeld makes Tel Aviv laugh

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld kicks off his first ever comedy tour in Israel, performing before 11,000 at a Tel Aviv basketball arena.

Seinfeld makes Tel Aviv laugh

Turkish official confirms talks with Israel

Turkish government official confirms that Israeli and Turkish officials have held talks but stresses no deal has yet been reached.

Turkish official confirms talks with Israel

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

Iranian media reports that Qassem Soleimani visited Russia and met Putin. The Kremlin denies the reports.

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

3 soldiers wounded during terror arrest operation

Three soldiers lightly wounded while arresting terrorists in Qalandia. It is believed they were wounded by friendly fire.

3 soldiers wounded during terror arrest operation

Kerry welcomes end of UN's Iran probe

Secretary of State welcomes IAEA decision to close probe of Iran nuclear weapons, says it will allow to focus on deal with West.

Kerry welcomes end of UN's Iran probe

Kerry warns: Israel could become a 'unitary state'

Secretary of State warns that without the two-state solution, terrorist groups will be strengthened and Israel could be "one big fortress".

Kerry warns: Israel could become a 'unitary state'

Ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Ambassador Samantha Power speaks at Haaretz Conference, says Israeli "settlements" raise questions about its objectives.

Ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Israeli aircraft hit two Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force launches airstrikes against two terrorist infrastructures in retaliation for earlier rocket attack.

Israeli aircraft hit two Hamas targets in Gaza

Trump and Saudi prince engage in Twitter war

Saudi prince tweets that Trump is a disgrace over call to ban Muslim entry to the Unites States. Trump fires back.

Trump and Saudi prince engage in Twitter war

Is Greece planning to recognize 'Palestine'?

Greek news website reports that the Greek parliament is planning a vote on recognizing a Palestinian state later this month.

Is Greece planning to recognize 'Palestine'?

White House 'relieved' Trump postponed Israel trip

White House spokesman welcomes Trump's postponement of his Israel trip, says the trip could have inflamed the Middle East.

White House 'relieved' Trump postponed Israel trip